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28 May

India is capable of becoming 100% organic farming nation by 2040: Former Sikkim CM

editor0 CommentsSikkim‘Global Organic Expo 2022’, sikkim

Former Chief Minister of Sikkim Pawan Chamling said, “India is capable to become a 100 percent organic farming nation by 2040. With political will and collective action, it would indeed be possible to transform India into an organic country.” Under the theme ‘Profitability for Humanity’. During the inaugural session, Chamling reiterated Sikkim and its journey as the first organic state of India and also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for pushing the organic agenda on a national level and making it a national program. Manoj Mishra, director-global projects, iconex exhibitions private limited, also echoed that ‘Profitability for Humanity’ is the…

28 May

7 soldiers killed, 19 injured as bus plunges into river in Ladakh

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Seven Army soldiers were killed and 19 others seriously injured when a bus carrying them skidded off the road and fell into the Shyok River in Ladakh on Friday. The accident took place in the Tuktuk sector which is around 25 kilometres from Those in the Nubra region of Leh district. A party of 26 soldiers was moving in the vehicle from Partapur transit camp for the Siachen to a forward location in sub-sector Hanif when the mishap occurred. A rescue operation was carried out swiftly and all the soldiers were evacuated to the field hospital in Partapur. Seven of…

23 May

Citizens can now access Digilocker services on WhatsApp

editor0 CommentsBreaking NewsDigilocker service, WhatsApp

In a major initiative to make government services accessible, inclusive, transparent and simple, MyGov today announced that citizens will now be able to use the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp to access the Digilocker service. This includes creating and authenticating their Digilocker account and downloading documents such as PAN card, driving license, and vehicle registration certificate, among others, all on WhatsApp. An official note said the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been working for “Ease of Living” through Digital India. In this context, the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp is a major step to ensuring governance and…

23 May

PM Modi arrives in Tokyo, to participate in Quad summit tomorrow

editor0 CommentsworldPM Modi, Tokyo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Monday morning to participate in the Quad summit on May 24 at the invitation of the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. After landing in Tokyo, the Prime Minister tweeted, “Landed in Tokyo. Will be taking part in various programmes during this visit including the Quad Summit, meeting fellow Quad leaders, interacting with Japanese business leaders and the vibrant Indian diaspora.” The Summit in Tokyo is the fourth interaction of Quad Leaders since their first virtual meeting in March 2021, in-person Summit in Washington D.C. in September 2021 and virtual meeting in March…

21 May

Bhumi Pednekar handpicks her Lipstick Superstars

editor0 CommentsBusinessBhumi Pednekar, Lipstick Superstars, M•A•C

The world's most iconic make-up brand M•A•C Cosmetics India collaborated with their brand ambassador, actor, Bhumi Pednekar on their new campaign where she handpicked her five favorite Superstar lipstick from their bestseller Matte and Retro Matte range. With 120+ unrivaled shade range, the long wearing lipstick formula with intense colour payoff, non-fading and a completely matte finish, the ‘Superstar Lipsticks’ campaign features the top bestsellers and Bhumi’s favorites such as Ruby Woo, Velvet Teddy, Diva, Mehr and All Fired Up all starting at INR 1100. There’s a best-selling M•A•C Superstar lipstick tailored for every makeup lover. The Lipstick Superstars are…

21 May

Amazon has cumulatively created over 11.6 lakh jobs in India

editor0 CommentsIndia11.6 lakh jobs, Amazon

Amazon India announced that it has cumulatively created more than 11.6 lakh (1.16 million) direct and indirect jobs, enabled nearly $5 billion in cumulative exports and digitized over 40 lakh (4 million) MSMEs in India till date. In January 2020, at the first edition of its annual event Amazon Smbhav, the company had pledged to digitize 1 crore (10 million) MSMEs, enable $10 billion in cumulative exports and create 20 lakh (2 million) jobs in India by 2025. Amazon is well on track to fulfill these pledges, while in fact doubling its export pledge from India, to now enable $20…

20 May

Calcutta High Court orders CBI to seal SSC database room in Salt Lake

editor0 CommentsWest Bengalschool service commission

The high court asked the CBI to seal the database room in the school service commission’s office in Salt Lake, where documents related to the appointments under the scanner are stored. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, while passing the order, allowed only a few officials of the commission to access the SSC office and said CRPF personnel would be posted there at least till Friday. “CRPF will continue to protect the SSC office building at least till Friday. The CBI is directed to put a lock on the main door of the database room at the SSC office building in the presence…

19 May

1988 road rage case: SC sentences Navjot Singh Sidhu to one-year jail

editor0 CommentsBreaking NewsNavjot Singh Sidhu

In a setback to former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, the Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced him to one-year in jail in a 1988 road rage case. A bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar allowed the review petition by the family of victim Gurnam Singh against the top court’s 2018 verdict, which let off Sidhu with a mere Rs 1,000 fine. The top court enhanced the sentence to Sidhu to one year. The top court said, “We have allowed a review application on the issue of sentence…we impose a sentence of imprisonment of one year to be undergone by…

19 May

No Covid death in Odisha for 16 days

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Odisha on Thursday reported 12 new COVID-19 cases at 0.08% test positivity rate, with the tally rising to 12,88,339, the health and family welfare department said. The death toll stood static at 9,126 as no new fatality due to the infection was reported for the 16th consecutive day. Besides, 53 other coronavirus patients have died due to comorbidities so far. Odisha now has 120 active cases, while 12,79,040 patients have recovered from the disease, including 15 in the last 24 hours. Twelve out of 30 districts of the State have so far turned Coronavirus-free with zero active cases.

18 May

OnePlus launches latest OnePlus 10R in India

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Indiaoneplus, OnePlus 10R

The global technology brand OnePlus officially has launched the latest OnePlus 10R in India. The device is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX chipset and has a 120 Hz Fluid AMOLED display. The MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX delivers 80% improved AI performance as it has dedicated MediaTek APU 580 AI processor.OnePlus 10R with 150W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition comes with 4,500 mAh battery and it is TÜV Rheinland certified for safe fast charging. It supports the exclusive Battery Health Engine that powers two key technologies – the Smart Battery Health Algorithm that can track and control the maximum charging current and Battery Healing…